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Research Amazon.com (http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?c=97664&p=irol-irhome). After reviewing all of the documents you can find on the web and in libraries, write a response to the following questions:

1. What is the most important problem facing Amazon.com?

2. What recommendation(s) would you make to Amazon.com, and in what order of priorities?

3. How do you balance between your commitment to shareholders and your commitment to the community?

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This response addresses the queries posted in 758 words with APA references. It first discusses the company's background and products before discussing its problems and recommendations. Finally, a discussion of the balance between commitment and shareholders is completed.

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//Before explaining the problem of Amazon.com and recommendations for this, it is essential to have knowledge about the company. One should know about the company's background and its products, which further will assist in analyzing the problem in an effective manner.//

Strategic Management: Amazon.com

Introduction

Amazon.com is a US based company which was founded in 1994. It is an American e-commerce company. The company is counted in the worlds' most popular companies, which deals with the selling of goods online. The company started its business as an online bookstore. Presently the company has a long product line. This product line includes CD's, DVD's, computer software, toys, electronic items, video games, etc. In the management of a large range of products and business operations, the company faces a lot of problems (Amazon.com, 2008).

//Above is the discussion of the company background and its products. Now, as per the directions, explanation about the problem of Amazon.com and recommendations is to be focused upon.//

Problem of Amazon.com

Amazon.com has to face a lot of business problems during its business operations. The major problem with Amazon.com is system interruption, lack of integration and redundancy in its systems. This may be causing the poor sales rate of the company. The company operates its business online. The speed of the customers ...

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